Summary
If defense wins championships, as they say, how do you explain the New England Patriots and San Diego Chargers?
The Patriots' 10-2 record is tied for the best in the National Football League yet they rank 31st among 32 teams in defense. Atlanta, also 10-2, is only 19th.See the full content of this document
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Cliches Aside, Chargers Are in a Must-Win Situation
The Chargers lead the league in total defense, allowing 281.5 yards per game, but are only 6-6 and in danger of missing the AFC playoffs.
Touchdowns allowed seems a more accurate gauge than yards allowed when measuring defensive effectiveness. If so, Green Bay is No. 1, having yielded the fewest touchdowns 17 , just one each in four of its last five games. Next is Pittsburgh 19 . San Diego has allowed 29 scores, six on return...See the full content of this document
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